Embedded Firmware Engineer

ZENOVO LTD; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is hiring an Embedded Firmware Engineer. The role requires experience in machine control and automation within an engineering team focused on delivering complex solutions. This position involves working on embedded software for industrial systems with responsibilities for development, installation, and troubleshooting across international projects. Candidates should have a degree in Embedded Systems and a willingness to travel internationally for project work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience in machine control and automation systems.
• Willingness to travel for international projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support embedded software for machine control systems.
• Work on the development of embedded and automation-based systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and support installations.

Skills

Embedded software development

Machine control systems

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Education

Degree in Embedded Systems or related field

Tools

PLC-based control platforms

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer
Salary: Up to £40k (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield Based (international travel opportunities)

We're looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer with experience in machine control and industrial automation to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a technically focused engineering team working on challenging, real-world industrial systems. You'll gain exposure to international projects, develop both embedded and automation skills, and play a key role in delivering complex solutions.

The Role:

• Work on the development, commissioning, and support of embedded and automation-based systems.
• Mix of office-based engineering and overseas site work, so willingness to travel is essential.
• Develop and support embedded software for machine control systems
• Programming and commissioning industrial automation and control systems
• Working with PLC-based control platforms
• Supporting installation, testing, and commissioning activities on customer sites
• Collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering teams
• Troubleshooting, fault-finding, and optimising deployed systems
• Contributing to documentation, testing procedures, and technical handover materials

About You

• Degree in Embedded So...